La Encantada
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| La Encantada | |
| Facts and statistics | |
|---|---|
| Location | Campbell Avenue and Skyline Drive, Tucson, AZ |
| Opening date | 2004 |
| Developer | Westcor |
| Owner | Macerich |
| No. of stores and services | 50+ |
| No. of anchor tenants | 0 |
| Total retail floor area | 258,000 ft2 |
| Parking | Outdoor & Garage |
| No. of floors | 1 |
La Encantada is an upscale, outdoor shopping center in Tucson, Arizona. It is owned by Westcor, a subsidiary of Macerich. It opened in 2004 as the only luxury shopping center in the Tucson region.
[edit] History
La Encantada began in planning stages in early 1998. With the successful Kierland Commons in Scottsdale, Arizona as an example, Westcor hoped to recreate the same success in Tucson.[1] However, it drew significant skepticism as the center was not only planned as an anchorless center, but also residents questione Tucson's ability to attract luxury retailers given the city's seasonal-tourist trends.[2]
The center was designed with a Spanish, hacienda style and construction began in 2002. By 2003, more than 80% of the center was leased.[3]
The mall boasts several stores that are new to Tucson. The first phase opened with AJ's Fine Foods, Ann Taylor, Anthropologie, Apple Store, Coach, Cole Haan, Crate & Barrel, Lucky Brand Jeans, and Pottery Barn.
Phase II established the center as the premiere shopping destination in Tucson, landing a score of first luxury stores for the region. BCBG Max Azria, Brooks Brothers, Brooks Brothers Country Club, Louis Vuitton, Sigrid Olsen, St. John, and Tiffany & Co.
